Top 4 Ski Resorts in China

Top 1: Yabuli Ski Resort (亚布力滑雪旅游度假区)

Located in the east-southeast of Harbin. It is China's largest and best ski resort in terms of overall quality, and, in particular, in terms of the gradient and quality of the pistes/ trails. With 9 intermediate-to-advanced Alpine pistes – the longest of which measures 3 kilometers and has an impressive drop of over 800 meters measured from start to finish – and with a first-class, 5-kilometer-long Nordic (cross-country) trail, Yabuli Ski Resort caters primarily to the experienced skier, though it also has a very wide, forgiving beginner piste at 500 meters in length, which is long enough to be challenging without being overly daunting.

Suggested Tour at Yabuli Ski Resort:  5 Days Harbin Ice World Tour with Thrilling Yabuli Skiing


Top 2: Xiling Ski Resort （西岭滑雪圣地）

Located at the Xiling Snow Mountain 120 kilometers away from Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan Province. Xiling snow Mountain Ski Resort is the largest and best-equipped alpine ski resort in China. The resort incorporates snow ski, grass ski and other entertainment to create a year-round tourist destination.


Top 3: Nanshan Ski Village (南山滑雪度假村)

About 60 kilometers northeast of Beijing. It occupies a total area of more than 4000 mu. As a resort of four seasons, it offers such tourist activities as skiing, water skiing, grass skiing, sliding and gliding. In the picturesque resort, visitors are offered skiing in the winter, hiking in the spring, swimming in the summer and fruit-picking in the autumn. Suitable for all seasons, these activities focus on sports while giving consideration to sightseeing at the same time.


Top 4: Wanlong Ski Resort (万龙滑雪场）

Covering an area of more than 30 square kilometers, Wanlong Ski Resort is located in Honghualiang, Chongli County, Zhangjiakou city of Hebei Province, with the highest altitude of 2110.3 meters and the average height of 550 meters. It is 249 kilometers away from Beijing and 50 kilometers away from Zhangjiakou city.

Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is one of the world's four largest ice and snow festivals, along with Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada's Quebec City Winter Carnival, and Norway's Ski Festival.

The Festival, established in 1985, is held annually from January 5 and lasts for over one month. Harbin is the capital city of Heilongjiang Province and this is China's original and greatest ice artwork festival, attracting hundreds of thousands of local people and visitors from all over the world. It is a happy carnival which provides visitors a whole new world of ice and snow. And for skiing lovers, you could not miss out this unique tour! It specially provides you with a dynamic skiing experience at famous Yabuli International Ski Resort! Beautiful snow sceneries and ice recreations, exotic high streets and state-of-the-art Yabuli ski resort, definitely give you a best winter vacation in Harbin! If you get interest, ckeck out the 5 day Harbin Ice World Tour.

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The Best Time to Travel China

It is really not easy to say when is the best time to tour China, mainly because itis truly a vast nation with wide territory. Through the frozen months to the hottest months, diverse parts of China will show people unique charms of this nation.

                                                            Guilin 

Ordinarily, except some particular destinations like Harbin, the advised months to visit in China are from April to October. Throughout this period, the weather in most parts of China is enjoyable. It gives you a fantastic condition to take lovely pictures.
In this article we'd prefer to share some tips on the best time to visit China, aiming to assist you preparing your China tours:


 The North Part of China:
The cold winter may likely bring about a comparative unsatisfied travel throughout this region, but people plan to experience world of snow can think about this region. Attempt to stay away from the spring time to visit here. The sandstorm could make you loose moods to travel around. Summers and autumns would be the golden time to visit, plentiful rainfalls fresh the air while the splendid scenery will represent their highlights through these seasons.

                                                     Yellow Mountain 

The Central Parts of China:
Depending on the weather condition within this region, we recommend that June through August is truly a great time to visit central. Despite the fact that the spring and autumn days are nice options to come, please don't forget to prevent the peak time that cause by Chinese public holidays in some destinations.

The Eastern Parts of ChinaDue to the comparative enjoyable natural conditions and also the better developed paces within the eastern parts of China, cities throughout this region may well travel all year around. Perfect time to travel is also spring to autumn, particularly in April, May, June, Sep, and Oct. One particular matter need to be paid attention is the fact that rainy days is going to be much more frequent.

                                                               Yangtze River
The Southern Parts of ChinaOwing to the high temperatures in southern parts of China, spring and autumn would be the preferred months for travel in this region. In spring period, warm air, green trees and colorful flowers create the regions vigorous. In autumn days, the cool air, clean rivers and grand mountains impress people deeply

Others:
To the kind of tourists who love adventurous tours, the shoulder season (around March and April) along with the low season (from November to the winter months) are rewarded to go with surprisingly low prices and far fewer fellow tourists.

High seasons in China:
Labor Day (May 1, 3 days duration)
National Day (October 1, 7 days duration)
University Holidays: Summer holiday (June-September) and Winter holiday (January-February)

Resource by: http://www.infobarrel.com/The_Best_Time_to_Travel_China

The Reasons Why You Should Visit Xi'an

Xian, Called Chang'an in ancient times, which is regarded as one of the “four greatest civilized ancient capitals in the world” along with Athens in Greece, Rome in Italy and Cairo in Egypt.

As one of the seven ancient capitals of the country, Xi’an has witnessed 2,000 years of Chinese history. Thirteen dynasties including three great prosperous dynasties of Qin(221B.C.-206B.C.), West Han(206B.C.-24A.D.) and Tang(618-907) had their capitals here.

The cultural and historical significance of the area, as well as the abundant relics and sites, help Xi’an enjoy the laudatory title of “History Museum”. In Xi’an there are 100-odd key sites of cultural relics under state and provincial protection and more than 4,000 ancient ruins and tombs, leading the world in amount, density, rank and scale. More details please click Xian Tour.

Related post: Terracotta Warriors - A Legend in China

The Best Acrobatic Show in China

Acrobatics already has a history of 2,000 years in China, which is well known for its difficult actions, great skills and delicate arts. It started from Neolithic times, by the time of the Han Dynasty (221 BC-220 AD), the acrobatic art further developed in content and variety. In the Tang Dynasty, the number of acrobats increased enormously and their performing skills improved a great deal. Now Chinese acrobatics has gained great fame for Chinese people and has become an envoy of cultural exchange between China and other countries.

The acrobatics in Shanghai is something that visitors to the city will not want to miss. There are two famous Shanghai Acrobatic Theatres: Shanghai Circus World and Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.  Performances are held each night and last for about 2 hours, which is a wonderful night out for visitors to the city.

More informations about Shanghai Acrobatic Show please visit http://www.chinatourguide.com/shanghai/index.html.

Related Post: Top 5 Local Snacks in Shanghai

Restaurants Offering American Cuisine in Guangzhou

Since the Autumn Canton Fair 2012 is approching, thousands of visitors will come Guangzhou to attend the fair. For the foreign visitors, eating in Guangzhou would be a big challenge. So in this post i will share you all the several popular restaurants which offers American Cuisine in Guangzhou.
 
Hard Rock Cafe

Daily 11.30am-2am. All cards. Basement, China Hotel, Liu Hua Lu (8666 6888 ext 3050)
Hotel Nearby: China Hotel, Dongfang Hotel, China Merchant Hotel, Parkview Square Hotel,
Guangdong Guest House, Sino Trade Hotel

Gallery Cafe
Daily 11am-2am. No cards, H18-19, 183 Yan Jiang Lu. (136 0286 9690)
Hotel Nearby: Guangzhou hotel, Hotel Landmark

Gail's Place American Food & Bar

Week Day: 11am-midnight, Friday-Saturday: 11am-2am. No cards, 98 Heng Fu Lu
(8359 2080, 8359 3878)
Hotel Nearby: Baiyun Hotel, Garden Hotel, Holiday Inn

Sportsman's American Restaurant
Daily 11am-midnight. No cards. 19 Tao Jin Jie (8358 2591)
Hotel Nearby: Baiyun Hotel, Garden Hotel, Holiday Inn




To know more: Tips for Getting Around in Guangzhou; Canton Fair Hotels

Ngari - The Most Tibetan Part of Tibet

Tibet Tour - Ngari                                       

Ngari - "the roof of the roof of the world", which situated at an elevation of 4,500 meters above sea level.  Located in the western part of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, It's an extremely remote area with nearly no infrastructure of any type for travel. Without industrial pollution, the sky therer is blue, the lake is clear and the air is incredibly fresh and highly transparent.

                                                  Mt Kailash

 Ngari city covers the largest area in Tibet but has the lowest volume of population, which presents the transcendent beauty of its beautiful lakes and rivers, great mountains and glaciers, vast grasslands, spectacular snow mountains and clay forests.

 

Mapam Yumco Lake

In Ngari, there is one mountain called Mt Kailash is considered the spiritual center of Buddhism and the most holy mountain for the Tibetans. Each year, devotees from Tibetan, India, Nepal and Bhutan will make pilgrimages to the sacred places for blessing following the old traditional way.

 

Tholing Monastery  

 

 Pilgrim to Tholing monastery

Basically, Ngari enjoys a plateau monsoon climate. In summer, the monsoon from the Indian Ocean may bring precipitation to this area. During winter and spring, gales and strong temperature drop may frequently occur. Its annual average temperature remains around 19C (66.2F). During daytime in August, the temperature is above 10C (50F), but it may drop to the subzero. May to July as well as September to October are suitable for traveling to this region.

To know more: Guides for Tibet Winter Tour;   Tibet Tour Agency

Tips to Help You Get Success in Canton Fair

If you are currently seeking a way to develop the business relationships you need to succeed in China, making a trip to Canton Fair would be the most effective way. As the world's largest trade show, a trip to canton fair can be a life-changing business opportunity for every businessman. Here I'd like to share some tips to anyone considering going to Canton Fair. By taking a few simple steps, you'll be able to make your visit to Canton Fair a fun and profitable adventure.

1. Go in with the right mindset. China has a very different culture. Expect to be surprised by the cultural etiquette, cuisine, and ways of doing business. Be prepared to be as open-minded as you possibly can, so you won't be puzzled by the many unfamiliarity's of Chinese culture, and be able to have the best time at the fair.

2. Get to know people. Leading straight on from the first tip, a major difference of doing business is the level of relationship-building involved. The Chinese don't approach business from a strictly "what can you do for me and what can I do for you" perspective. If you make an effort to get to know the sales managers and suppliers as real people with families and common interests, they will like you, and work harder to get better deals for you.

3. Go direct to the manufacturers. There are many stands at the fair which are from trading companies, not manufacturing companies. Dealing directly with the manufacturers will get you a better price. Having a local Chinese contact can help connect you with local manufacturers to get the best deal possible.

4. Keep focused. With so much choice at the fair, it's important to keep focused on the product group you want to invest in. The furniture district alone is the size of 3-4 Sydney suburbs joined together! Saying that though, also be open minded with other opportunities, and seed relationships that may be useful in the future.

5. Bring LOTS of business cards. I'm talking at least 300 copies. This is because many suppliers will not give you a copy of their catalogue (or will be reluctant to) if you do not provide a card. But give cards only to those suppliers you are genuinely interested in doing business with, or you will be added to email databases you don't want to be on. Spam alert!

6. Check out the factories. When you've found some suppliers that you connect with and feel good about, arrange to tour their factories. Most likely they will have many of the latest products that they do not display at the fair, for fear of their competitors ripping off their design or technology.

7. Ask questions. Depending on who you're talking to, and your approach and demeanour, you can gain a lot of useful information by asking very direct questions. Some recommended examples: "What are the most popular products?", "Do you have any clients in Australia? "Who's your biggest client?", "How many containers do they order?". And don't be afraid to ask for exclusivity on a certain product or range.

8. Be crystal clear on the details. You need to know all about the MOQ (minimum order quantity), FOB (freight on board) and EXW (ex works) policies of the suppliers you plan to deal with. Make sure the factory is up to date with its industry-approved certifications. Shipping and packaging is important ?C freight items should be packed with enough cardboard or other padding to ensure they are not damaged during transit.

9. Organise your brochures. You'll be collecting hundreds of brochures and catalogues, so make sure you have some sort of reference system for them. For example, I drew a star on the front page of brochures from suppliers I wanted to meet again, and folded the corners on pages with the particular products we spoke about.

10. Bring your carry-on with you. Another tip for catalogues: I highly recommend that you bring a wheeled carry-on sized suitcase to collect and transport them around the fair. You’ll be glad you did – some of them are as thick as phone books! You can also ship your catalogue collection straight back to Australia at the DHL or EMS services that are set up at the fair for this purpose.

If you need fair assistance service, a local Guangzhou reservation company is great, you can visit it online at www.cantontradefair.com.

To know more:  Guides for Getting Around Guangzhou

How to Attend 2012 Canton Fair in Guangzhou China

The China Import and Export Fair ---- Canton Fair is the largest biannual China trade fairs held in Guangzhou. Which is the most effective way to develop the business relationships you need to succeed in China. It's no wonder that the Canton Fair has already become a must see for all those looking for business success in China. Right here, let's take a look at how to attend the fair.

Step1: Apply for an Invitation
As the first step to the Canton Fair, overseas buyers may opt to apply for either a paper invitation or an E-invitation. The invitation card will be needed when applying for a visa to China and getting registered and the free Entry Badge to the Fair. You may apply for a paper invitation from the embassy/consulate of People’s Republic of China in your region. But we strongly recommend E-invitation, for it is an online service of the fair and which can be conveniently done online from the agency like cantontradefair.com.

Step2: Apply for a Visa
Having obtained the official invitation issued by the Canton Fair, it is time for you to apply for a visa to China. The application may be done at a Chinese embassy or consulate in your country. You may have to apply at a Chinese embassy or consulate in a third country, if there happens to be no Chinese representation in your country. Documents to be prepared for Visa Application:
1) Your passport
2) One properly filled-in Visa application form;
3) Canton Fair invitation might be requested;
4) One recent passport photo (5cm x 4cm);
5) Application service fee

Step3: Register to Canton Fair
Before visiting the Canton Fair, visitors are required to get registered, getting the Entry Badge (IC Card). Only those bearing a confirmed Entry Badge are admitted into the Fair complex. The Badge remains valid throughout the Fair. There are two kinds of registration venues for the fair:

1 Canton Fair Pazhou Complex.
Buyer Card, the only official admission to the Canton Fair, is available at the complex. Buyers with required personal documents can get registered at the fair complex.

2 Registration Office at Appointed Hotels
For buyers' convenience, the China Foreign Trade Centre has set 32 Overseas Buyers' Registration Office at appointed hotels. Buyers can get registered at these hotels during the Canton Fair registration time.

Useful Links: Canton Fair October 2012
                  2012 Canton Fair Planning

Best Tibet Tour in Summer - Lake Namtso

Useful Resource:  Tibet Tour China  ;        Tibet Travel Agency

Explore Tibet in summer, there is one place which is highly advised to pay a visit, that is
Lake Namtso – one of the three highly respected holy lakes. From May to September, visitors should come prepared at all times for wet weather, snow, and cold winds. The blue sky and amazing landscapes of clear lake and snow-capped mountains always make tourists be reluctant to leave. Plenty of tourists would like to stay overnight by the lake. The spectacular starry sky would make you feel so close to the sky. The sunrise glow here also enjoys high reputation among tourists who've been there.

About the Lake Namtso
Lake Namtso, meaning “Heaven Lake” in the Tibetan language, is often described as being close to Heaven as for the lofty altitude, stunning beauty, pure blue water, and spiritual associations.

Snow-capped mountains and open grassland, dotted with yak herds and local nomads, surround the crystal clear waters of Lake Namtso, which makes it one of the most beautiful places in Tibet.

Holy Lake
Known as one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, as well as Lake Yamdrok and Lake Manasarovar, it is believed that in the 12th century, Buddhists began the practice of worshiping on Lake Namtso throughout the Tibetan Year of the Sheep.

During the Year of the Sheep, believers would come in large numbers at the end of winter, walking over the lake's frozen surface and carrying their food with them. They would spend the summer at Lake Namtso unable to return again until the water froze the following winter. Worshipers believed that if one walked around the lake once during the Year of the Sheep, he and his family would be blessed with good health, safety, knowledge and other virtues.

Though the practice of walking across the frozen lake is no longer permitted by the Chinese government, modern believers can worship at the Tashi Dor temple, which is built on the southeast corner of Lake Namtso.

Read More: Nyingchi, Best Place for Your Tibet Tour in Spring

History of Xi'an

Xi'an is one of the most popular travel destinations for the overseas visitors. The other 3 are Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin. Before Xi'an tours, it would be better to know some background informations about this city to let your trip more enjoyable.

Xi'an's history can be as old as China's itself. The Xi'an area has been the center of power of the very first Chinese dynasties, so when it arrived at the height of the glory within the 9th century years AD, Xi'an (next called Chang'an) ended up being one of the greatest metropolitan areas in the world.

The story begins with a number of China's most significant Neolithic excavations, that were carried out in the Xi'an area. The written records for the region can go back to the Zhou empire : theZhou capital was located in  the north west of present-day Xi'an, this also was the site of the capital under the Qin empire, when the area was named Xianyang. The Qin empire was the first one to unify China, and the Qin emperor Qin Shihuang (260-210 BC), while the ruthless tyrant, was also  a determined builder and administrator. He is best recalled for leaving Xi'an's most famous attraction: the army of 8,000 Terracotta Warriors.

In 202 BC, the city on the site of present-day Xi'an had been designated the capital of the Han Empire, and was called Chang' an, a name it absolutely was to hold on / off for over One thousand years. It was at this time the ancient city walls of  Xi'an were first built. It was also throughout the Han dynasty that the city started to be established as the starting point of the Silk Route, the ancient caravan trail that related China with European continent; this was to provide Xian enormous influence and wealth, and make the city a crossroads of language, culture and faith.

In 25 AD the seat of government was moved east to Luoyang, but under the Sui empire the emperor bought a new urban center built south east of the old Han capital, and referred to it Daxing, ''Great Excitement''. During the Tang Empire, the city' s name was changed back to Chang' an, ushering a duration of unprecedented expansion and splendor. The Tang Empire is often termed as a ''Golden Age'' for Tiongkok, with greatly important developments in the arts, economy and also politics. In Chang' an, painting, literature, poems and tunes flourished, and the city was home to vacationers from all around east as well as south Asian countries as well as retailers and vacationers from Persia, Byzantium as well as the Middle East, who settled and built mosques and churches, making the city a centre of Buddhist, Muslim, and Nestorian Christian culture. At the height of its glory, Chang'an covered nearly 80 square kms (over
30 square miles).

The fall of the Tang in 907 AD marked no more Chang'an's greatness, because China's capital yet again moved eastwards. Within the next number of centuries, the actual Silk Road began to fall as marine routes opened, and Xi'an's economic significance dropped with it. The city became a regional center, even though under the Ming and Qing dynasties, it still acquired military importance, and its wall and fortifications were carefully maintained.

Today, Xi'an can be seeing yet another renaissance as a vital center of boost the northwest of China. The city has some fantastic universities, as well as economy is actually flourishing, pushed by it's strategic industries: IT along with hi-tech, equipment production, tourism, modern services and it is cultural industry.

Related Resouce: Xi'an Tour Guide
                          The Ancient City Wall in Xi'an

3 Must-See Attractions in Fujian by China Travel Agency

Fujian Province is located in Southeast China where you can find many places of interest and natural landscapes, among them 3 must-see attractions is recommended by China travel agency.

http://ninatravel.posterous.com/3-must-see-attractions-in-fujian-by-china-tra

Must-Know History of The City God Temple during Shanghai Tour

The City God Temple, a.k.a. Chenghuang Miao, is a temple located within the old walled city of Shanghai and also a must-see place to go during the Shanghai tour.

http://ninatravel.posterous.com/must-know-history-of-the-city-god-temple-duri

How To Shopping during Shanghai Tour

Shanghai, Chinese largest city, is a shopping, food and sightseeing paradise, which tempts many people all over the world to make a Shanghai tour when traveling China.

http://articles.pubarticles.com/how-to-shopping-during-shanghai-tour-1342601679,1052476.html

How To Plan a China Tour without China Travel Agency

Nowadaysmore and more people are interested in China tour without China Travel Agency,but how to make it happy and perfect on one’s own seems not easy. Dress for comfort rather than style but keep decorum in mind, especially when no China tour agency takes cares of you.

http://articles.pubarticles.com/how-to-plan-a-china-tour-without-china-travel-agency-1342604720,1052515.html

My Journey to Chengdu without China Travel Agency

Chengdu, China, is considered by China travel agency as a city you don’t wanna leave and also a city of leisure making the time go slow. It is true. I lived close to the Wenshu Temple when I stayed in Chengdu during my China travel.

http://elliott732432.multiply.com/journal/item/3/My-Journey-to-Chengdu-without-China-Travel-Agency

Best Time to Explore China

It is actually difficult to say when is the best time to take China Tour, simply because it is a really vast nation with wide territory. Through the frozen months to the hottest months, distinct parts of China will show people unique charms of this nation.In general, except some certain destinations such as Harbin, the suggested months to visit in China are from April to October. For the duration of this period, the weather in most parts of China is pleasant. It gives you an excellent condition to take stunning pictures. In this article we'd love to share some info on The best time to travel China, aiming to enable you organizing your trip.



The north part of China:
The cold winter might result in a comparative unsatisfied travel within this region, but people prefer to experience world of snow can think about this region. Attempt to stay away from the spring time to visit here. The sandstorm could make you loose moods to travel around. Summers and autumns would be the golden time to visit, plentiful rainfalls fresh the air while the splendid scenery will represent their highlights through these seasons.


The central parts of China:
Depending on the weather condition within this region, we recommend that June through August is really a nice time to visit central. Though the spring and autumn days are nice options to come, please bear in mind to prevent the peak time that cause by Chinese public holidays in some destinations.

The eastern parts of China:
Due to the comparative pleasant natural conditions and also the better developed paces within the eastern parts of China, cities within this region may well travel all year around. Best time to travel is also spring to autumn, particularly in April, May, June, Sep, and Oct. A particular issue need to be paid attention is the fact that rainy days will likely be much more frequent.

The southern parts of China:
Caused by the high temperatures in southern parts of China, spring and autumn would be the ideal months for travel in this region. In spring period, warm air, green trees and colorful flowers create the regions vigorous. In autumn days, the cool air, clean rivers and grand mountains impress people deeply.


 
Others:
To the kind of tourists who love adventurous tours, the shoulder season (around March and April) and also the low season (from November to the winter months) are rewarded to go with surprisingly low prices and far fewer fellow tourists.

High seasons in China:
Labor Day (May 1, 3 days duration)
National Day (October 1, 7 days duration)
University Holidays: Summer holiday (June-September) and Winter holiday (January-February)


Click here for more guides about China travel.

Target Yummy Food during Shanghai Tour

As a matter of fact, you don’t have to try hard to find delicious food during the Shanghai tour, because you can easily get some just by entering any of the busy restaurants during the Shanghai travel.

http://uniquechina.blog.com/2012/05/31/target-yummy-food-during-shanghai-tour/

Wuhan – Yichang High-speed Railway Facilitates Yangtze River Cruises

Wuhan – Yichang High-speed Railway (CRH) is to open in July according to the related news, and it will greatly facilitate tourists to take Yangtze River Cruises, because tourists can take Wuhan – Yichang CRH to Wuhan or straightly to Beijing, Shanghai or Guangzhou without transfers when they finished the Yangtze River Cruises in Yichang, and tourists can also go to Yichang and enjoy Yangtze River Cruises from these 3 big cities by Wuhan – Yichang CRH.

High-speed Railway

For some tourists, they must have met such difficulty when they got off the Yangtze River Cruises in Yichang: the airplane tickets were sold out in Yichang Sanxia Airport, and then they had no choice but to charter a coach to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. It would take at least 4 to 5 hours and the chartering fee was not cheap. Therefore, the upcoming Wuhan – Yichang High-speed Railway makes it no longer the problem.

Yangtze River Cruises

After the Wuhan – Yichang High-speed Railway opens, 20 pairs of trains are running between Wuhan and Yichang everyday and one way can be finished in 96 minutes. Passengers can get to Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou directly without transfers from Yichang, and get to Enshi and Chongqing from Wushan. When Lichuang – Chongqing High-speed Railway opens, it takes only 5 hours from Wuhan to Chongqing. It is estimated that the second class for Wuhan – Yichang High-speed Railway ticket is about 110 RMB.

Take an Amazing Yangtze River Cruise Recommended by China Travel Agency

Ancient Plank Road

The Yangtze River, or Chang Jiang River, is the longest river in China and Asia, and the third-longest in the world. Taking a Yangtze River Cruise is an amazing journey highly recommended by China travel agency.

Wuxia Gorge

The Yangtze River is about 6,380 km long and flows eastwards from its source in Qinghai Province into the East China Sea at Shanghai. As the largest river in the region, the Yangtze is historically, culturally, and economically important to China. The Three Gorges is the most spectacular section of the Yangtze River and draws thousands of visitors who travel to China each year. Located in Sichuan and Hubei Province, the Three Gorges is composed of Qutang Gorge, Wuxia Gorge and Xiling Gorge.

Qutang Gorge

Qutang Gorge is about 8 kilometres long, with 100-metre high walls, stretching from Baidi in the west, to Wushan County in the east, creating a colossal gateway over the Yangtze River.

Xiling Gorge

Wuxia Gorge is said to be the most beautiful of the three. Wuxia is about 40 kilometres long, while Xiling Gorge is the longest of the three, stretching from the Xiangxi stream in Zigui County to the Nanjin Pass in Yichang, running a total of 76 kilometres.

Fengdu is another essential stop on any Yangtze River cruise during China tour. Located at the foothill of the mountains, Fengdu is the only ghost city in China. Temples are situated all over Ming Mountain, in which a series of super beings are supposed to dwell.

Chongqing Fengdu Trial

Legend states that Ming Mountain is one of the 72 graveyards for Taoism. Tao believes that when people die, their spirits will gather at these locations. From March 3 to 15 of the lunar month, Fengdu people hold temple fair days. During the days, "spirit shows" are held in the streets, attracting many believers. Fengdu is a mystical and terrible place of spirits in the minds of the Chinese people.